The Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler fight is one that just keeps giving. Giving out further delays that is! McGregor went on with his claims recently that he will see Chandler in the cage in December this year. However, things panned out a bit differently than the Irishman had originally promised.

Now, this year’s fight cards are full. Both, UFC 295 and 296 have been announced and a huge surprise, neither of them has the McGregor vs. Chandler fight on them. Fans were upset but at the same time, knew what was coming their way. So what’s the hold-up? Here’s the story with the latest update from Michael Chandler.

Michael Chandler gives a possible date for the Conor McGregor fight

Now, Michael Chandler has stepped in to give his two cents about the fight. ‘Iron’ recently appeared on an episode of The MMA Hour and spoke to Ariel Helwani about various things. Of course, the infamous McGregor fight had to be brought up. Here’s what Chandler told Helwani regarding a possible timeline.

USADA needs fighters to get themselves tested for doping over a period of six months. McGregor was not able to enter a testing pool this year. This meant that his claims of the fight were empty and did not carry any backing to them. Meanwhile, Chandler hasn’t fought anyone in the meantime to be ready for this fight. Here are some of the fans’ reactions on Instagram.

Fans react to Chandler’s suggestion of the fight date

Fans on Instagram can be just as notorious as the Irishman himself. A post went viral with Chandler’s quote on it and here are some of the top comments from the UFC fandom. Some fans suggested that Chandler would fight at McGregor’s will.

“chandler is a conor glazer he won’t fight until mcgregor tells him”

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“He’ll do as he’s told”

Meanwhile, others had a lengthier explaination of what’s going on and what should.

“i feel bad for chandler bro. guy just wants the fight he was promised. if this keeps going the way it’s going, i hope he just says “screw this” & fights somebody he’s actually able to (maybe dariush) bc the ufc is just wasting his time at this point. we love u, chandler”

“Chandler ought to fight again rn. McGregor’s ja*kin off in a yacht somewhere abd Chandler’s getting nothing the whole time”

There were also fans who were convinced this fight was just about never happening. Here are their takes.

“If anything Conor vs Nate for 300.. it would make way more $$$$ than Chandler vs Conor”

“Trowing so much time away could have fought two fights already”

“Lol no”

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So clearly, some still have faith in their favorites while others have just given up. It’s a human reaction if anything at all. Meanwhile, Chandler and McGregor are trailing along their own paths. ‘The Notorious’ has been celebrating with stars like Snoop Dogg and promoting his brand of stout. Chandler on the other hand is enjoying his off-time away from fighting by taking good care of his health and body. When do you think the fight will actually come through? Let us know in the comment section.

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